Beacon of Hope Community Based Organization

1. Introduction

Beacon of Hope Community Based Organization ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our organization.

By engaging with our programs, services, or website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Name, contact details (phone number, email address)
• National identification numbers (for registered members)
• Demographic information (age, gender, location)
• Photographs and videos from our events and programs
• Financial information for donation processing

Non-Personal Information

• Browser type and version
• IP address and general location data
• Pages visited on our website and time spent
• Information about your interactions with our programs

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage our youth empowerment programs
• To communicate with members about organizational activities
• To process donations and maintain financial records
• To improve our services and programs
• To comply with legal obligations as a registered CBO
• To share updates and information about our initiatives
• To document and showcase our impact through testimonials and photographs

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With government authorities as required by Kenyan law
• With partner organizations for collaborative programs (with your consent)
• With service providers who assist in our operations (under confidentiality agreements)
• When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Secure storage of physical records
• Password protection for digital files
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular review of our data collection and storage practices

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
• Withdraw consent for specific uses of your information
• Opt-out of receiving communications from us

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.